Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Record rainfall floods Tokyo for the second day in a row

Heavy rain drenched Tokyo for the second consecutive day, causing widespread flooding and severe disruption.

Israel’s economy is suffering and economists say the solution is to end the war

The country’s deficit is up, credit ratings are down, the tourism industry is flailing, and state expenditures are mired in controversy.

As Algeria opens its doors to more visitors, its tourism sector is rapidly expanding to host them

Algeria’s government wants to see five times more annual visitors to the country by 2030. We take a look at how the tourism sector is being developed to attract and host them all.

Massive 2,492-Carat Diamond discovered in Botswana – one of the largest ever

The Botswana government believes the huge 2,492-carat stone is the second-biggest ever brought out of a mine.

Kenya: Policemen arraigned over jailbreak have been released on bond

The prosecution had asked the Milimani Court to hold the policemen for 14 days to complete the probe. Although 13 prisoners escaped, the jailbreak of a suspected serial killer has particularly worried Kenyans.

Contaminated corn linked to deaths of 400 dogs in Zambia

The World Health Organization (WHO) has noted that aflatoxins can cause liver cancer in humans. The investigation began after local broadcaster Diamond TV reported numerous dog deaths, suspected to be caused by maize-based dog food.

Chad schedules legislative, provincial, and municipal elections for December 29

Chad's National Election Management Agency (ANGE) has announced that legislative, provincial, and municipal elections will be held on December 29, 2024.

Rescuers recover fifth body from sunken superyacht off Sicily; 1 still missing

Rescuers searching the wreck of a superyacht that sank off Sicily brought ashore a fifth body on Thursday, leaving one person still unlocated, as investigators sought to learn why the vessel sank so quickly.

Uganda explores oil in two new regions

The country's current petroleum resources stand at 6.5 billion barrels. Uganda aims to extend production beyond 25 years; and enhance the viability of midstream projects such as the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP).

Congo reports more than 1,000 new mpox cases in a week

The figures are likely an underestimate, as only about one in five suspected cases in Congo are being tested for mpox.